HONG KONG, Dec. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- China WindPower Group Limited ("CWP" or "the Company" and its subsidiaries "the Group," HK stock code: 182), is pleased announced that two new PV power plants commenced power generation on 23 December 2014. The two new PV power plants are respectively located at Nedong County, Tibet and Indiana, USA.
Nedong County, Tibet project with installed capacity of 20MW is located on the highest part in China. The region enjoys one of the richest sunshine in the world. The expected power generation hours of this project is approximately 1,918h in the first year and the tariff is RMB1.15/kWh. The other project is located in Indiana, USA with installed capacity of 11.1MW. It is the largest distributed PV power plant in Indiana. The estimated power generation hours of this project is approximately 1,351h in the first year.
Mr. Yang Zhifeng, Executive Director and CEO of CWP, commented, "CWP has attained abundant light reserves in areas with light rich and quality resources since 2011, the year that CWP entered into PV power generation business. This has allowed CWP attributable installed capacity of PV power plants growth rapidly. The operation commencement of the two PV power plants marked CWP further expansion its presence in non-curtailment region and an implementation of its strategies on investing quality PV power plant projects. As the Chinese Government has promulgated PV industry support policies, the Group will further increase investment in photovoltaic power plants as well as further enhance the attributable installed capacity of PV power generation business."
About China WindPower Group Limited (HK stock code: 182)
China WindPower Group Limited ("CWP") is an experienced and integrated solar and wind power developer and operator. The operational business of CWP includes: 1) Renewable Energy Power Plant Investments; and 2) Renewable Energy Services. CWP currently operates over 700MW of solar and wind power plants and has secured more than 30GW of exclusive solar and wind resources across China.
For more information about CWP, please visit: www.cwpgroup.com.hk
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